Local Notes: Chair Exercises, Line Dancing, Stepping it Out
A rainbow captured on New Year’s Day at Erritt, Carrowbehy by Martin Walshe, Erritt, Carrowbehy.
When Castlerea Community School defeated Roscommon CBS second team in the county school juvenile championship at O'Rourke Park prior to Christmas, playing at centerfield for Castlerea Community School was Ciaran Higgins who had an outstanding game, and he was joined in the second half by his twin brothers, Senan and Odhran who also performed well. Ciaran is in Second Year and the twins are in First Year. They are all playing members of the Western Gaels Club and have a bright future ahead of them. The manager of the community juvenile team is teacher Paul Gooney with Danny Burke. Danny said that he has been involved with schools football in Castlerea since 1965 when he trained the Castlerea Vocational to win their first senior county championship and St. Joseph's secondary school to win their first Connacht Colleges Championship Division C the same year. He never remembers three from the one family playing on a school team. Best of luck to the boys in the years ahead.
A 12 week programme of chair exercises will be starting in Frenchpark on Thursday. January 15th. The cost for the full 12 weeks is €40. To sign up or for any further information call The Cornerstone on 0949870340.
Dancing with Mildred Beirne has resumed in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for beginners and 8 p.m. for advanced.
St. Mary's NS, Ballinagare will hold its enrolment evening on Monday, February 16th next from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for new pupils and their parents. For further information contact the school on (094) 9870564 or info@ballinagarens.ie.
Western Gaels held its weekly lottery draw on Saturday, January 10th last. There was no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 18, 24, 31 and 35. The next draw (jackpot €6,200) will take place at the clubhouse in Frenchpark on this Saturday, January 17th. Tickets are available on-line through the Clubforce app or from local outlets.
The death occurred at his home on Thursday, January 8th last of Mr Brendan Silver, Dungloe, County Donegal, brother of Pat Nee, Cloonarragh, Fairymount. Brendan is also survived by his heartbroken partner, Anne-Majella, sisters, brother Mick, god-daughters, Deborah and Catherine, extended family, relatives and his many friends. Following Requiem Mass in St. Crona's Church, Dungloe on Sunday, January 11th last, the funeral proceeded to the Old Graveyard.
Pray for the repose of the souls of Mrs Carmel Keane, Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon; Mr Ivan Finch, Main Street, Castlerea; Mrs Josephine Beirne, St. Patrick's Street, Boyle; Mr Tommy Regan, Kilmovee & Swinford and Mr Terry Yorath, Wales. May they rest in peace.
Masses will be held in Tibohine at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (13th), Frenchpark at 7 p.m. on Thursday (15th), Ballingare at 7 p.m. on Friday (16th), Tibohine at 6.30 p.m. and Ballinagare at 8 p.m. on Saturday (17th) and in Frenchpark at 10 a.m. and Fairymount at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday, January 18th next.
Classes will restart in Frenchpark Hall on this Tuesday, January 13th (tonight) from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 pm.. All welcome to join. Contact Ruth on 086-3022948 to book.
New term of acoustic guitar lessons starting on this Thursday, January 15th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Tibohine Community Centre, ages 6 to 14. Beginners and improvers welcome. Learn chords, songs, rhythm and play real songs in a fun, friendly atmosphere. If interested, contact Jessica 085-1304115.
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The screening of ‘Ireland West Camino: A Pilgrimage Reborn’ will take place on Saturday, January 24th at 2.30 p.m. at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre. This is a free event but places are limited - tickets available through Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/28n5d3up or contact Rathcroghan Visitor Centre on 071 9639268. This documentary film follows 20 pilgrims in an Irish and American effort to revitalise the Bronze Age pilgrimage route followed by St Patrick in the 5th century from Rathcroghan to Croagh Patrick, in the summer of 2024. The pilgrims walked +170-km, over eight days, across counties Roscommon, Sligo and Roscommon, passing Christian and pre-Christian sites. - arriving at Croagh Patrick on Garland Sunday.
Strokestown St. Vincent de Paul Conference wishes to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to their Christmas appeal. The generosity is very much appreciated. All the money collected, will be spent locally. Anyone who wishes to contact the Strokestown St. Vincent de Paul for assistance may do so at 086 1013537.
Tulsk GAA Club’s AGM will take place on Saturday, January 17th in the clubrooms. Nominations and motions to club secretary Olivia Costello on secretary.tulsk.roscommon@gaa.ie or to Olivia Costello, Carrowkeel, Tulsk. All usual AGM rules apply.
The death has occurred of Mrs Eva Finnegan (née Lenihan), late of Culmore, Kilkelly, Mayo and formerly of Tulsk, surrounded by her loving family, Predeceased by her husband Joe, the deceased is survived by her loving family, relatives, friends and neighbours. The deceased reposed at the Marian Funeral Home, Knock last Saturday, before arriving to the Church of St. John The Baptist, Knock, followed by burial in Knock Cemetery.
The GAA Healthy Club’s Step Challenge continues this week and is now available to select on the Irish Life app. Once you choose Tulsk GAA/LGFA/Camogie as your home club, all your steps done in your own time will count towards the club’s total. The club is aiming for 4,000 km to be entered into the draws for three €2,500 prizes in Connacht and an overall raffle prize of €30,000. This is a wonderful way for anyone—near or far—to support the club. You can also add your steps manually, no watch needed. The challenge ends Thursday, February 11th. To assist in reaching the target, the recently installed training ground lights will be on every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.. This is a brilliant opportunity for everyone taking part in the Steps Challenge to help us reach their target. Don’t worry if you haven’t sign up yet there is still time. It is also important to note, that any steps throughout the day (not just those from a run/walk) are counted towards the target.
The Lourdes Assisted Pilgrims Group in Strokestown is hosting a Table Quiz in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown on Friday, January 23rd at 8.30pm. Tables of four are €40. A raffle will take place on the night and finger food will also be served.
The next meeting of the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society will be its AGM on Tuesday, February 9th in the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre from 8 p.m..
